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Candida albicans Allergy (IgE)

IgE antibodies to the yeast Candida albicans, from one draw.

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  • 2,000+ lab locations. Find one near you
  • Nothing due at the lab. FSA / HSA accepted
  • Ordered by a licensed clinician

At a glance

Collection
Blood draw
A standard blood draw at the lab.
Preparation
None
Nothing to do ahead of time. Water is fine.
Results
3 to 5 days
Typical turnaround after your visit.
Where
2,000+ lab locations
Nationwide, with nothing due at the lab.

About this test

This blood test measures IgE antibodies to Candida albicans, a yeast that normally lives on skin and in the gut. It is often checked in eczema or hives workups with specialist care. It does not check for a yeast infection or yeast overgrowth. A positive result shows sensitization, not necessarily an allergy.

For adults 18 and older. Test availability varies by lab location.

Who should take this test?

For adults with eczema or chronic hives who are working with a specialist and want to check for IgE sensitization to Candida albicans as part of that care.

Ask about this test

Not sure this is the right test?

AI-generated. For information only, not medical advice. Call 911 for an emergency.

What does this test measure?

Your result shows whether your blood has IgE to Candida albicans. A specialist reads it with your skin symptoms and history as one part of an eczema or hives evaluation.

Candida albicans-specific IgE (m5)
Specific IgE is an antibody the immune system can make against one allergen. This marker measures IgE that recognizes Candida albicans, a yeast that normally lives on skin and in the gut. A level above the lab’s reference range shows sensitization, not infection.
Why it’s measured: Checks for IgE sensitization to Candida albicans in eczema or hives workups with a specialist.

How it works

  1. Step 1

    Order online

    Check out here. A licensed clinician in your state reviews your order and sends it to the lab.

  2. Step 2

    Visit a lab

    Bring a photo ID to any of 2,000+ lab locations. No fasting needed, and nothing is due at the lab.

  3. Step 3

    Get your results

    Results post to your account, usually in 3 to 5 days, each number next to the lab’s reference range.

Find a lab near you

Choose from 2,000+ lab locations nationwide. Your order works at any of them.

What your results tell you

Your result is reported as an IgE level in kU/L and compared with the lab’s reference range. A level above the range shows sensitization.

  • Your number next to the lab’s reference range
  • Explained in plain language
  • A licensed clinician reviews your order and, if appropriate, orders the test.
  • A lab report you can download and share

A specialist reads this result with your history. It is not a test for yeast infection or yeast overgrowth.

Clinical-grade testing, from the comfort of home.

From the lab to your report, every step of our process meets the gold standard in medical testing.

  • CLIA-certified labs

    Every lab we partner with is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments, meeting both state and federal standards with regular independent inspections.

  • We protect your health data

    We protect your health data with encryption and do not sell it. Some results must be reported to public health authorities by law. See our Privacy Notice.

  • Rigorous quality assurance

    All partner labs run regular internal quality checks, participate in proficiency testing, and comply with federal and state lab regulations.

  • Clinician-reviewed reports

    Results are reviewed by an independent, licensed clinician.

Questions

Common questions.

Anything else, our care team answers by phone, text, or email.

No. This test measures IgE to Candida albicans, a yeast that normally lives on skin and in the gut. It does not check for a yeast infection, yeast overgrowth, or how much yeast is in your body.

A healthcare provider uses other tests to look for an infection. Talk with one about any symptoms that concern you.

It is sometimes checked in eczema or hives workups, as one piece of information a specialist reads with your symptoms and history.

A positive result shows sensitization, not that Candida causes your symptoms, and a negative result does not clear an allergy.

No. Sensitization means your body has made IgE to Candida albicans. An allergy means that exposure causes symptoms. Many people are sensitized without having symptoms, so a positive result alone does not mean you are allergic.

A negative result does not clear an allergy either. An allergist or other healthcare provider reads your result with your history.

Lab tests are informational and don’t diagnose conditions on their own. Available to adults 18 and older; test availability varies by lab location. A licensed clinician reviews your order and, if appropriate, orders the test. All testing is performed at CLIA-certified laboratories. Not for emergencies: if you think you may be having a medical emergency, call 911.